Patwatoli’s Triumph: 10 Fascinating Facts About JEE Main 2025 Session 2 Results

JEE Main 2025 Results Out: 24 Students Score 100 Percentile, Rajasthan Leads with 7 — Check Out 10 Intriguing Facts

The JEE Main 2025 Session 2 results, announced on April 19, 2025, have once again showcased the incredible talent of India’s engineering aspirants. With around 10.6 lakh candidates registering for this session, the results highlight not just academic excellence but also diversity, resilience, and the ongoing debate over reservation policies, as seen in the recently released cut-offs.

The inspiring story of Patwatoli village in Bihar, where 40 students qualified, adds a powerful narrative of rural success. Here are 10 intriguing facts about the JEE Main 2025 Session 2 results that reveal new dimensions of this milestone.

1. Gender Ratio Shows Progress: 38% Female Participation in JEE Main 2025

A total of 2,50,236 candidates have qualified for JEE Advanced 2025 through JEE Main. This year, female candidates made up approximately 38% of the total registrants for JEE Main 2025 Session 2, a slight increase from previous years. Out of the 10.6 lakh registered candidates, around 4 lakh were female, reflecting a growing trend of women pursuing engineering.

2. Two Female Toppers Among the 100 Percentile Scorers

Among the 24 candidates who achieved a perfect 100 percentile, two were female: West Bengal’s Devdutta Majhi and Gujarat’s Aadit Prakash Bhagade. Their success highlights the increasing presence of women at the top ranks of this competitive exam.

3. Wide JEE Main 2025 Cut-Off Disparities

This year, JEE Main 2025 recorded 15,39,848 unique registrations across both sessions, with 14,75,103 unique candidates appearing for the exam. The cutoff marks have slightly decreased across all categories, except for SC, where there has been a 1% increase. The JEE Main 2025 cut-offs, released alongside the results, revealed stark differences: General category at 93.1 percentile, GEN-EWS at 80.38, OBC-NCL at 79.43, SC at 61.15, ST at 47.9, and PwD at 0.0079. 

4. Patwatoli Village’s Remarkable Feat: 40 Students Qualify

Patwatoli, a small village in Bihar’s Gaya district, made headlines with 40 students clearing the JEE Main 2025. Known as the ‘IITian Village,’ it has produced over 300 IIT-JEE qualifiers and 1,000+ engineering graduates, with 28 of this year’s successful candidates supported by the free coaching initiative Vriksha Sansthan.

5. Reservation Policy Upheld by Supreme Court

A 2024 Supreme Court ruling upheld India’s reservation system for SC, ST, OBC, and EWS categories, rejecting pleas to end it. The court emphasized the need for social equity, a stance that continues to fuel discussions on platforms like X, where users expressed frustration over the cut-off disparities and their impact on General category students.

6. Exam Pattern Change Impacts Preparation

A significant change in the exam pattern—no choice in Section B, requiring candidates to answer all five questions per subject—made preparation more rigorous. This shift pushed students to cover the entire syllabus thoroughly, contributing to higher overall percentiles like Sharanya’s 99.64 from Patwatoli.

7. PwD Cut-Off Reflects Inclusivity Efforts

The cut-off for PwD candidates at 0.0079 percentile aligns with the National Testing Agency’s 5% reservation policy, ensuring inclusivity. However, this low threshold has raised questions about the accessibility of competitive exams, with some advocating for better support systems beyond just lowered cut-offs.

8. Rising Cut-Offs Highlight Growing Competition

Historical data shows JEE Main cut-offs have risen steadily since 2019, with the General category cut-off jumping from 89 in 2020 to 93.1 in 2025. This trend reflects increasing competition, driven by a growing number of aspirants and improved preparation strategies nationwide.

9. China’s Gaokao Comparison Fuels Discussion

Unlike India, China’s Gaokao, a similar national exam, operates on a purely merit-based system with no reservations. This contrast, highlighted by X users, has fueled debates about whether India’s reservation policies hinder its global competitiveness in STEM, especially when compared to China’s startup and innovation ecosystem.

10. Vriksha Sansthan’s Role in Transforming Lives

In Patwatoli, Vriksha Sansthan’s free coaching initiative played a pivotal role, mentoring 28 of the 40 successful candidates. High scorers like Sharanya (99.64 percentile), Alok (97.7), Shaurya (97.53), and Yash Raj (97.38) owe their success to this community-driven effort, proving that resources and mentorship can bridge opportunity gaps.

The Inspiring Story of Patwatoli Village

Patwatoli, often called the ‘Village of IITians,’ continues to defy stereotypes about rural India. With a history of academic excellence dating back to 1991, the village has become a symbol of resilience and ambition. As @Patna_Pulse noted on X, “Patwa Toli’s brilliance is the answer to every anti-Bihar headline.” The success of its students, supported by initiatives like Vriksha Sansthan, highlights the transformative power of education in underprivileged areas. This year’s results add another chapter to Patwatoli’s legacy, inspiring countless others to dream big.

A Bright Future Amidst Debates

The JEE Main 2025 Session 2 results mark a significant step for candidates aiming for top institutes like IITs, NITs, and IIITs. However, the cut-off disparities have sparked renewed conversations about balancing equity and merit in India’s education system. With the JEE Advanced 2025 cut-off announced, the top 2.5 lakh qualifiers will now prepare for the next challenge. As stories of diversity, inclusivity, and rural success like Patwatoli’s continue to emerge, the future of engineering education in India looks both promising and complex.

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